Bell OH-58C

NTSB investigations · 25

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1181580')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN21LA135Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH-58 · Greensburg, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control and terrain clearance while hovering, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.Feb 22, 2021 · N902LP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA184Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBell OH-58C · Livingston, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering at low altitude at night, which resulted in the helicopter striking a tree.May 14, 2020 · N183MP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA206Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH58C · Gainesville, FLThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a simulated forced landing autorotation, which resulted in pylon whirl that substantially damaged the helicopter.Jun 25, 2019 · N911GV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA140Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH 58C · Yuma, AZA partial loss of engine power during an aerial application flight due to thermal damage to the 1st stage gas producer turbine nozzle and an irregular fuel spray pattern due to carbon buildup of the fuel nozzle. Contributing to the accident was maintenance…May 12, 2018 · N82857 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH 58C · Zebulon, GAThe pilot's failure to fully open the throttle before initiating the power recovery in response to a simulated engine failure.Jan 29, 2018 · N942SC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH 58C · Cameron, NCAn in-flight failure of a main rotor blade due to fatigue cracks. Contributing to the failure of the main rotor blade was the absence of guidance to the operator to inspect an area of the main rotor blade known to be susceptible to fatigue cracks and the…Nov 1, 2016 · N139RD · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA258Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell OH 58 · Waitsburg, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line during low reconnaissance flight, which resulted in a power line strike, loss of control, and a subsequent hard landing.May 21, 2016 · N543SD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58C · Omaha, TXThe pilot’s failure to assess and compensate for the landing surface, which included high grass and loose dirt.Oct 23, 2013 · N911CC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13TA237Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Jekyll Island, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm in the normal operating range during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.May 9, 2013 · N927SP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13TA198Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Phoenix, AZThe pilot receiving instruction's delay in adding power during a recovery from a practice autorotation.Apr 12, 2013 · N119FT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58C · Riverdale, CAA flight control malfunction while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because it was not possible to establish whether observed damage to the flight control assembly was the result of wreckage recovery efforts or a preexisting condition.Jan 8, 2013 · N911PT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11TA317Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Panama City, FLThe drooping electrical conduit, which snagged the vertical fin and resulted in the pilot's inability to control the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the operator's decision to have the pilot fly the helicopter out of the hangar.May 27, 2011 · N82772 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA337Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell OH-58C · New Athens, ILThe pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear terrain while maneuvering.May 12, 2011 · N9263Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09TA060Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell OH-58C · Quitman, ARThe pilot’s failure to execute a proper autorotation during a forced landing after a loss of rotor rpm for undetermined reasons.Nov 16, 2008 · N153GF · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05TA072Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Colorado Sprngs, COthe failure of the N1 tachometer generator which resulted in a precautionary landing. Contributing factors include the frayed wire and the unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing.Apr 8, 2005 · N198PD · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04TA237Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell OH-58C · Beaumont, TX**This probable cause was modified on 2/22/2016. Please see the public docket for this accident for additional details.** The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude, resulting in collision with the water. A factor was the dark night.Sep 16, 2004 · N9273T · DestroyedNTSB MIA02TA081Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Punta Gorda, FLDynamic rollover experienced by the pilot while attempting to lift off from a trailer after experiencing skid to trailer contact. A factor in the accident was the inadequate equipment (trailer) which had a 1.1875 inch high lip extending the length of the…Apr 8, 2002 · N107CS · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01TA121Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Panama City, FLThe poor in-flight planning by the pilot for failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to begin spray operations resulting in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness, subsequent in flight loss of control, and in flight collision with terrain.Apr 13, 2001 · N91335 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00FA262Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell OH-58C · Watertown, WIThe spatial disorientation by the pilot during continued flight into instrument conditions and the inadequate surveillance by the operator. The inoperative attitude indicator and night conditions were contributing factors.Aug 19, 2000 · N626SF · DestroyedNTSB ATL00TA080Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Tampa, FLThe pilot's improper use of flight controls that resulted in low rotor induced oscillation during a practice autorotation.Aug 8, 2000 · N9142S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00GA114Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Compton, CAAn undetermined electrical system voltage surge.Mar 15, 2000 · N911JN · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58C · Brawley, CAThe fuel system contamination that resulted in a loss of engine power during aerial application and a subsequent collision with the ground.Jan 19, 2000 · N436SD · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00TA042Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Lindrith, NMLoss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering. A factor was the high density altitude.Jan 11, 2000 · N31JA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99GA072Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Lakeland, FLThe pilot-in command's failure to maintain clearance from the tug. A related factor was the induced pressure.Feb 3, 1999 · N151ES · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98TA152Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Dulce, NMThe partial loss of engine power due to a disconnected bleed air line to the fuel controller and the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. Factors were the loose B-nut, the inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel, insufficient standards/requirements…Mar 19, 1998 · N505JA · Substantial damage
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